Why Apple Might Finally Buy an AI Company – And Why That’s Weird
Apple has stayed quiet while others built the AI future. But now, it might be shopping for some intelligence. Here’s why it could finally pull the trigger.
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Coinbase Q2 2025: $1.4 Billion Profit… But Wall Street Said “Nah”
Despite posting a $1.4B profit in Q2 2025, Coinbase stock plunged 7% as investors shrugged at the earnings beat. Here's why Wall Street remains skeptical—and what it means for crypto's next chapter.
"We Love AI, We Just Don’t Trust It": Devs Hit the Gas While Slamming the Brakes
Stack Overflow’s 2025 developer survey shows a strange paradox: AI tool usage is surging, but trust is collapsing. Developers want copilots, not copilots that crash.
Apple Is Closing a Store in China. This Is Not Fine.
Apple is shutting down its Dalian store. Not because it's losing in China—but because it's winning differently. Here's what Wall Street, Beijing, and you should read between the lines.
Investors Now Buy 30% of U.S. Homes — Congrats, Renters, You’re Just Watching
Investors now buy 30% of U.S. homes—leaving renters priced out and powerless. Here’s how we got here, and why the “American Dream” might now include a lease.